MARAC/NEA Spring 2015: Running in Boston

If you’re a runner planning to attend the joint meeting of MARAC and NEA this spring, you’re in luck — you’d be hard-pressed to find a more runner-friendly city than Boston, or a more exciting time to visit than March, when marathon preparations are in full swing. But if you’re lacing up your running shoes for the first time in Boston, you may be wondering where to go, when to run, what to take, and the all-important how to dress. Read on for tips and routes, and get ready to hit the road!

This year, I’m instituting what I hope will become tradition at the NEA Spring Meeting: #NEA5K. The idea is that each year, we’ll map 3.1 miles out in the host city and share the route in advance. Anyone who wants to run will meet Saturday morning to log the miles together in a fun, inclusive environment — all paces welcome! If I’ve piqued your interest, keep an eye on listservs and social media for more details soon, or shoot me a message: email caitlin.birch@dartmouth.edu or tweet @preserCAITion. And don’t let the name fool you — MARAC folks are always welcome at #NEA5K.

About MARAC

The Mid-Atlantic Regional Archives Conference (MARAC) is a professional organization for archivists who live and work in the states of New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Delaware, Virginia, and West Virginia, and in the District of Columbia.